A rustic yet inviting genre painting by German artist Fritz Wagner

Key Features

Entitled Playing Dice, Wagner displays his talent for depicting the common man

Skilled draughtmanship, detailed figures and a softened color palette distinguish his work

Signed "Fritz Wagner Mch" (lower right), Oil on canvas

Canvas: 25 7/8 high x 31 3/4 wide; Frame: 32 3/4" high x 38 3/8" wide

Item Details

Width:
C:31 3/4" F:38 3/8" Inches

Height:
C:25 7/8" F:32 3/4" Inches

Period:
20th Century

Origin:
Other

Subject:
Miscellaneous

Artist:
Wagner, Fritz

Fritz Wagner 1896-1939 German

Playing Dice

Signed "Fritz Wagner Mch" (lower right) Oil on canvas

The incredible talents of German genre artist Fritz Wagner are evident by his realistic portrayal of a friendly game in this work, entitled Playing Dice Ranked among the great 19th-century German artists, his skillful draughtsmanship and beautifully rendered figures distinguish his magnificent canvases.

Wagner specialized in depicting the common man of 19th-century Germany, engaging in leisurely activities in public gathering places. In Playing Dice, four gentlemen engage in a game of chance, enjoying wine and a pipe, as another man observes. Their emotive faces and detailed dress give the impression that they are common folk, perhaps relaxing after a long days work. The interior is rustic yet inviting, displaying Wagner's gift for using atmosphere and soft color to create a scene that engages the viewer.

Canvas: 25 7/8" high x 31 3/4" wideFrame: 32 3/4" high x 38 3/8" wide

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